Crime & Safety
Lake Ridge Man Arrested for Planning Home Invasion
Man allegedly told undercover detective his plans. The following arrest information was supplied by the Prince William County police department. It does not indicate a conviction.
A Lake Ridge man has been arrested following an investigation by the ATF Northern Virginia Violent Crimes Task Force and Prince William County Police Street Crimes Unit.Β
Anthony Marquette Brooks, 21, of Pohick Creek Court is charged with attempted armed robbery after the two organizations discovered Brooks was allegedly in the planning stages of committing a home invasion in Dale City.
Prince William County police spokesperson Jonathan Perok said that Brooks disclosed details of the crime to an undercover detective. Brooks was arrested on Thursday. His court date is unavailable.Β
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